Follow FM Mike Klein as he demonstrates personal stories of how to make a comeback from a difficult or losing position. You won't always be able to turn a game around, but you can give your opponent difficult choices and most players won't be able to convert the advantage. Stick around for the final video on how Magnus Carlsen attempts a comeback!
Follow along with FM Mike Klein as he demonstrates the most famous and educational queen sacrifices of all time. See if you can keep up and find the best ways to sacrifice your own queen.
Get to know the chess pieces and how to set up the board.
Learn the basic rules of chess and how to play a full game.
Get an advantage in the first few moves
Turn your advantage into checkmate.
Keep your eyes open and capture more pieces.
Win the game by focusing your attack on the vulnerable king
Learn about the most common book chess openings and their main ideas
Explore the strengths and weaknesses of each piece
Know what to do when most pieces are off the board
Surprise your opponents with powerful winning moves
Control the game by calculating a few moves ahead
See the whole board so you can decide on the best plan
Understand what makes the most popular openings great
Train yourself to discover the right plans and ideas
Make the most of each piece by finding its best square
Improve your endgame play with these winning techniques
Set your sights on the king and overwhelm his defences
Win more games with beautiful chess combinations
Learn the critical themes to win more games in the end